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News release February 6, 2024 – Victoria, British Columbia – Global Affairs Canada Today in Victoria, during a cross-country tour to highlight International Development Week, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced $24.5 million in funding for the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). For over 25 years, the program has been offering youth living in Canada the opportunity to gain skills and professional experience abroad in the field
Calling all BCPF Members and other self-advocacy group members in BC! Join us this March for learning and networking online or in-person. Let’s strengthen our advocacy efforts together and create lasting impact. Time & Location Mar 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. PDT – Mar 16, 2024, 2:00 p.m. PDT Virtual March 13/14 & In-Person March 15/16 About the event Join us for our learning and networking conference led by BCPF
Selfadvocatenet.com is in support of Black History Month 2024 Black History Month brings you why is important to recognize blacks want to be a valuable person and want be respected and wants be a contributing citizen to society and be included as well . Black people with disabilities are multiply and are marginalized more awareness of the contributions and achievements of Black leaders with disabilities can help drive and inform
What is Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people in Canada to tell somebody that they love them in a romantic way. It falls on February 14, the name day of two saints, St Valentine of Rome and St Valentine of Terni. In pre-Christian times, the middle of February was a time of pagan fertility festivals in Europe and allegedly the time when birds chose a mate. Where
By: Raymond Vannatter My name is Raymond and I work at Bethlehem Retreat Center in Nanaimo, BC. I have been working there for almost a year and a half. Bethlehem Retreat Center is a place where individuals and groups can explore spirituality, seek non-judegmental sacred spaces for contemplation, learning and community. Many people visit and stay for many days. I love where I work! My job is to clean the
Krystian Shaw Publisher and Owner Welcome to our February edition – a newsletter that’s not just about hearts and flowers. This month, we’re talking about kindness, support and understanding. Valentine’s Day: Love and Support for All As February rolls in, we celebrate Valentine’s Day – not just a day with hearts and symbols, but a time to care for one another. Some of us feel really sad
News release This news release deals with topics that may cause distress. If you or someone close to you needs support, resources are available at Canada.ca/mental-health. February 1, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic. In Canada, MAID may be an option for some people who are suffering intolerably due to an eligible medical condition.
Kicking off 2024 with excitement & inspiration! January 2024 Sport & Programs Spotlight 2024 anniversary celebrations for SOBC Locals As 2024 begins, we are so pleased to wish a happy birthday to the Special Olympics BC Locals that will mark anniversary celebrations this year! SOBC is so fortunate to have incredible athletes and volunteers in 55 communities around the province, and we are continually amazed by the long-standing dedication
News release January 31, 2024 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Canada’s greatest resource is its people. Businesses and organizations benefit from having a diverse and inclusive workforce where all Canadians, including persons with disabilities, get the opportunity to put their talents to use and reach their full potential. That is why the Government is making significant and targeted investments in Canada’s workforce development—supporting Canadians in preparing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, January 30, 2024 TORONTO, ON – Government officials have indicated that doctor-assisted suicide for people whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness will not become legal on March 17th, 2024. Inclusion Canada, the national organization for people with an intellectual disability, demands a full repeal of the ‘sunset clause,’ which sets a looming deadline for the expansion of assisted suicide. The Special Joint Committee
